Haha, I love the shadenfreud and I refuse to feel bad about it
"refuse to feel bad"?
I'm openly laughing about this. I always feel bad when bad things happen to people, even to bad people, but this guy literally asked for it, and persuaded others to also ask for it.
Good. Fuck him and anyone who voted for Trump.
Rip bozo
LMFAO đ
sucks to suck
He probably didnât even try not sucking
Heâs also gay which makes his support for trump extra stupid
some people are just trolls but afk as wellâŠ.
just think about how many internet trolls there are⊠and write anything disagreeing with anything and a troll will find it and try to argue the opposite side.:. but disingenuously and with the sole purpose of pissing you offâŠ.
then if you look at their post history, itâs entirely that sort of thing.
then you have to realize that theyâre not all just edgey teenagers exploring the dark side, most of them are full grown adults.
i think a lot of loud trumpets are just trolls living the roll. moral outrage is very entertaining for them because they donât feel real emotions or have moral motivationsâŠ.
iâve heard that america has a much larger percentage of psychopaths because of the way the country was founded⊠a: genocide, and b: people leaving their family and friends behind probably forever, to gamble on a futureâŠI work with a person like that and it's driving me up a wall.
He starts arguments for the sake of arguments. He is extremely vocal about anything that he knows will cause any sort of disagreement with anyone. Actively looks for ways to pit other people against each other. Endlessly talking shit to and about everyone. Just an annoying, toxic person. Leadership sees him as harmless, but he is a real cause of a lot of drama in the workplace. Usualy not Involving him directly, but often caused or stirred up by him. Motivated entirely by two things, his amusement, and his money. Everyone else just exists in his world to amuse him.
collage educated, smart, reletivly successful. But fucking toxic.
My point is you are absolutly correct. These people exist. They are emotional stunted and live for cause problems for others. It's kinds funny for a little bit but gets realy fucking old realy fast.
Iâd feel sorry for the guy, but he literally asked for this.
but I asked for it to happen to other people!
âtypical maga
He actually just wanted the govt to give him a free ride out.
sounds like some commie shit, too bad there isn't a communist country nearby...
You can't say ICE discriminates...
can we say ICE is DEI
Wait, hold on, this person was actually here illegally (not passing judgement) and openly campaigned for someone who was talking about deporting people?
Edit: Fix typo
https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/296478
He's an anti-communist who thought he was the right kind of refugee.
Keeping in mind refugees and asylum seekers are not illegal.
Unfortunately for his dumb ass, Trump didn't just not reinstate the Wet Feet, Dry Feet policy, he specifically complained about its existence (despite it ending under Obama)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_feet,_dry_feet_policy
But, also, he's literally a criminal and a scammer so while this is still a Face Eating Leopard situation it's not * just* because Trump is a racist.
so this is not an issue of stupidity, just a scammer seeing the opportunity to and trying to board the mother ship by kissing ass (like many other scammers and billionaires) but failing miserably. I am sure when ICE came to get him he was shouting "BUT I SUPPORTED TRUUUUUMP"
The Cubans thought they were safe because they've been staunch Republicans. One of the key demographics in keeping Florida red.
Well, now they learn. And for people thinking oh they'll release him when they find out they can't deport him because there are no flights to Cuba...
ICE asks where you're from but they don't take your word for it. They can easily decide you're from anywhere else, like Haiti or El Salvador. And with quotas they are now incentivized to do so, rather than before where the paperwork incentivized them to accept you were not deportable.
Deporting him to Haiti would be hilarious.
No it wouldn't. Nothing about this is funny.
I always thought it was funny Cubans voting Republican. I am told it's because they fear socialism because of Castro, so they vote for fascism. Even though the DNC is still far into the capitalism territory. It makes no sense to me.
They feared the tankies so much, they voted the far-right...
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The first wave of Cuban immigrants to the US came immediately after the revolution, and it was mostly rich people. Castro was redistributing the land and the wealth, executing former police torturers, and going after crime lords who had been safe under the Batista regime, and every worm that could escape did so. These types were allowed into the US for their propaganda value because of course they wouldn't have any trouble going on TV and talking about how horrible communism was and crying about how their plantations were taken away from them by the government. That group of rich people and cops was already right wing by American standards when they came here, and set the tone for all Cuban migrants who came after.
They are heavily propagandized by decades of fear mongering that the Democrats are radical leftists. I've seen the same thing in people who grew up in Soviet countries. Any hint of leftism is a red flag to them and plays into the propaganda the right wing puts out. No amount of reasoning about capitalism and universal public goods co-existing in other countries gets through to them.
They won't learn though.
I think they will. It's a pretty tight community. At the very least this is going to fracture their status as a dependable demographic.
âIâm on of the good ones!â They scream as they are being put into an ICE van!
âI voted for Trump!â They plead.
âIân here legally!â They cry.
ICE cares not for their screams. For ICE only cares that they are non-white*.
*Donât worry white immigrants. One day, you too shall be deported. Once all the non-white people are gone.
Once all the white immigrants are gone, white US citizens are next in line, especially those who doesn't fully agree with the reigning dictator
I would bet money he still supports Trump, there's no limit to the doubling down.
I would bet money he still supports Trump
Obviously, trump just put him there by accident, he didn't know he was one of the good immigrants, If they just had some way to signal him, he'd change his plan.
The catch is that there's no real benefit to not supporting Trump, as an individual. Its basically the Pascal Wager. If you pray to Trump, then he may hear you and appreciate it, at which point there's a small-but-real chance to benefit. If you pray to him and he doesn't, you've lost nothing. If you defy him, there's a a small-but-real chance he makes your life worse. But if he doesn't, you don't really gain anything for your defiance.
The incentives are all skewed as there's no material support for migrants in the US from either major party. Harris is out there telling people "Do Not Come!" and Biden was deporting people as fast as any prior president, Trump included. Republicans were practically telling on themselves when they insisted that Democrats wanted to import a bunch of voters to swing the election, because that's exactly what the Republican playbook was in Florida via Cuban Expats (heavily Republican-leaning constituency that enjoy some of the loosest immigration rules on the books).
This Cuban MAGA guy has every reason to keep chanting Trump's name and hope he (or one of his minions) notices. There's zero reason to appeal to the Clintonite liberals, as they have no power to improve his situation and no interest in doing so even if they did.
Protip: You aren't being a "Model Minority" or "One of the good ones", you're being a useful idiot and will be left holding the bag 200 out of 100 times.
Iâd like to see the information environment that made this guy a Trump supporter.
What did he see? Was he deep in Facebook? Twitter? Local stuff?
From what I understand, Republicans, especially in Florida, put out political ads targeted specifically at Cuban immigrants. They play off the inherent hatred of communism in this demographic to convince them to vote against the "radical Marxist Democrats."
environment that made this guy a Trump supporter
A LOT of Immigrants and Illegals in the US are very pro-Trump. I spoke with a few in my old neighborhood to get their take.
They said that the government didn't worry them because it wasn't that far off from where they came from. They felt elitism created niches where someone knowledgeable could profit. Party of the entrepreneurs and all.
Two said they didn't want any more immigrants here, they felt pressure from the incoming immigrants to take their places and out-compete them for work.
Because this was the last trump presidency, there was less deportation talking. I'm sure that gave some concern, but If I had to guess based on their psyche, I'd say they expected the deportation to lighten the low-hanging fruit and take the pressure off their own jobs at the same time, expecting them would just be ok because they were always ok.
Could just be stupid.
This scene popped into my head. https://youtu.be/hYTQ7__NNDI?si=MKmRo1z2Kop-rwFD
He's a scammer who stole money from people. That's why he loves a conman like Trump. It's also the reason why he was detained. Now he's going to get send to Gitmo, since Cuba probably doesn't want this guy either.
I'm guessing that a lot of people who grow up under communist governments have learned that what the government says is bullshit and they should trust what random people say more, since they don't have the ability to do research online and have access to free, uncensored information.
Then they go to a democracy and continue the pattern.
No idea though.
There's more context to it. When Castro first took over Cuba, the first wave of emigrants to flee the country was referred to as "the Golden exile." These were people who already had wealth and/or connections to the previous Cuban political regime. They feared losing their status and privileges under communism, so when they left and settled in other places, such as south Florida, they brought their beliefs and attitudes with them.
From the linked Wikipedia page:
By the middle of 1959 various new policies had affected Cuban life such as the redistribution of property, nationalization of religious and private schools, and the banning of racially exclusive social clubs. Those that began to leave the island were driven by them being negatively affected by new economic policies, their distaste with new national public schools, or anxiety over government supported racial integration. The government would quickly label exiles who left as "racists", discouraging Afro-Cubans to also emigrate. These conditions caused the majority of those who emigrated to be either upper or middle class, white, and catholic.
As a result, a large number of Cuban exiles that came to the United States aligned themselves with the Republican party. To this day, the connection remains (and is encouraged by politicians that can benefit from it, as another commented noted.)
OMG he must be so happy right now.
He is! He voted Trump for the free flight home! So much winning!
He really owned the libs.
The system is working as designed. This is how the system was built to work.
Dude campaigns for rich asshole, rich asshole deports him on principle.
The worker shortage that will be caused by deporting illegal workers will not be filled by the fat lazy Americans who are unemployed. They refuse to do such work because it is beneath them. So we'll have a massive gap, especially on farms. The farmers will take this to the government, and the farmers will get even more compensation because the government keeps fucking them over. Over and over and over again.... At this point, I think farmers qualify as government employees.
I am not a fan of the narrative that Americans are too lazy to take jobs that are being worked by immigrants. It's just not true. Americans won't take these jobs because these jobs aren't going to pay what Americans demand. Not because they're lazy. These immigrants are being taken advantage of and are being paid way less than they deserve simply because they're illegal immigrants. Them being deported isn't going to suddenly make these jobs higher paying positions. The problem is with corporations. Not with immigrants nor with American citizens (well except the fucked up americans that voted for trump).
I just want to clarify that I'm saying the fat and lazy Americans won't take the job, not that Americans are fat and lazy therefore they won't take the job.
There's a bit of a difference and I just want to be clear about what I'm saying here.
There's a lot more to consider on this and how it impacts inflation and the viability of American farming as an industry. Since I'm neither and agricultural expert, nor an American, I'm going to dip instead.
Good luck neighbors.
farmers qualify as government employees.
Careful, that's a step toward socialism
LOLOLOL!!! Good! Adios asshole!
Fuck him and fuck ICE.
they're together now. rule 34?
I don't actually feel bad for this guy at all. He was a scammer and probably deserves to be deported, but I'm not going to credit Trump for accidentally doing a good thing, his rhetoric just happened to align with reality for a very brief moment.
Jews For Hitler: down with us! He doesn't mean it, right?
Well, that was a pretty dumb thing for him to do. It's not like Trump was unclear on his deportation policies.
"But I'm one of the good ones"
This is where American politics feels so culty.
So many Democrats and Republicans honestly think they'll be spared the negative consequences of their vote just because they demonstrated loyalty. These people are very clear on what they're going to do to you, whether it's Trump saying he's going to deport 20,000,000 people or Nancy Pelosi saying 'We're capitalists" and we're going to profit while we let our golf buddies rob you of your labor.
This is what the Cuban gentleman voted for, and it's unreasonable that he expected to be spared.
I know people like this. For some reason people affected by different policies are surprised because they thought he was kidding. Deportations? Na, he's not actually gonna do that. Tarrifs? Na, he wouldn't do that.
I know, he literally said he would, but idk.
he's probably still blaming biden for this
You say this as a joke but I'm willing to bet 50% + would unironically do just that. There's something in their mind that just refuses to let them admit they've made a mistake, ever. So the alternative to being wrong is being completed deluded and divorced from reality, but hey, to them its better than admitting they were wrong apparently.
it was not a joke
Thatâs a quality self-own, if you ask me.
"Trumpy, you got some 'splainin' a-do!"
Famed Nixon and Reagan supporter and Cuban nobility exile Desi Arnaz. His pastimes included drinking and prostitutes. He'd be a trump man.
Edit: fun fact, his family went into exile not with the Cuban revolution with Castro, but the one that put Batista in power. His father was part of the corrupt Machado government. People were not happy with the aristocrats being fat and happy during the depression. He liked to portray himself as a rags to riches story but curiously also went to one of the most elite private Catholic high schools in the states with Al Capone's son in the middle of the depression. Give me a break.
Apparently he was arrested back in November for failing to appear for arraignment and been accused by another Cuban activist for being a scammer
Well, he WAS running with his peer crowd.
Relavant portion, translated, from the article:
The case of Hector Luis Valdes Cocho: From activist to ICE detainee
Hector Luis Valdés Cocho, known for his political activism and criticism of the Cuban regime , faces a complicated legal situation in the United States. He is currently in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Broward Transition Center in Florida.
Valdés Cocho gained notoriety as an independent journalist, exposing abuses in Cuba. However, in recent months, he has been the target of accusations of alleged financial fraud, which has generated discontent among his followers and affected his credibility. Several people have publicly accused him of questionable practices, including financial deception.
Specific details about the charges he faces have not been released, but his presence at the Broward Transitional Center in ICE custody suggests he could be deported to the island.
Oh my goodness... you're telling me an outspoken Trump supporter has been accused of grifting? Well, I for one am shocked, shocked I tell you! (obvious /s)
They just exploit stupid
I won't say "good", but there are few more deserving.
I will.
Good. A fascist is suffering for their actions. I hope everyone who chose not to vote for Kamala suffers more for their decision than everyone who voted for her.
He just wanted a free trip back to Cuba. đ
I could easily find articles on his being in custody, but I didn't find any references for his Trump support. Where should I look?
Do you have reason to believe that the image at the top of the post is fake?
Or are you one of these rightwingers who thinks Musk's salute wasn't nazi and holding a Trump banner doesn't mean you support Trump?
Djeez, little quick on the gun, aren't we?
Yeah, an unsourced screenshot is a little light on detail for me. And I'd like to share the story further, but for that I want more context. Also, I'm interested to learn more about this, just because I find it an interesting story..
"Oh no, if it isn't the consequences of my actions!"
[Scene opens on a wide, desolate savanna at dusk. The camera slowly pans over a leopard lying under a tree, its large body barely able to move. The sun is setting, casting a cold, dim light over the scene. Soft wind rustles through the dry grass. The leopardâs eyes are dull, its breathing labored.]
Narrator (soft, somber voice): In the wild, leopards are meant to stalk, to hunt, to climb. But for some, this is no longer possible. These are the leopards of the forgotten savanna... the ones who can no longer live the life they were born to lead.
[Cut to a close-up of another leopard, this one lying next to a watering hole, panting heavily. The camera lingers on its enormous, bloated body, its paws barely able to reach the ground. The leopardâs eyes seem vacant, devoid of the wild spark they once had.]
Narrator: Overfed and unable to move, these leopards have been left to a slow, painful existence. They can no longer hunt their prey, no longer climb the trees to escape danger, no longer feel the thrill of the chase. They are trapped in their own bodies.
[Cue the soft, mournful opening chords of "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan. The camera slowly pans over a third leopard, sluggishly trying to rise, but its massive weight prevents it from standing. It lets out a heavy sigh, its once-strong legs buckling beneath it.]
Narrator: They are the forgotten victims of a world that has abandoned them. Too fat to run, too weak to fight... These leopards are slowly fading, one breath at a time. They need your help.
[Cut to a shot of a leopard staring out over the savanna. The camera lingers on its face, eyes half-closed, its expression one of quiet resignation.]
Narrator: For just $3 a day, you can provide the care and support these leopards so desperately need. A donation will help give them the chance to live a life of dignity. Help them find their way back to the wild they were meant to roam.
[The music swells as the camera fades to black, and the words "Your donation can make a difference" appear in white text on the screen.]
Narrator (whispering): Please, donât let them suffer in silence. The time to act is now.
[The music fades out, and the SPCA logo appears in the corner, along with a toll-free number and website for donations.]
Leopards got him
Apparently not even the "good" brown people are safe.
Useful idiot
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Lol. Lmao, even.
You can't make this shit up
Wait I thought all illegal immigrants voted blue?
Lmfao. Living his best life. đ«Ą
Tbh, Iâm surprised that Cubans are being deported.
Well, lots of them are not white...
I canât really say I feel sorry for him.
HAhahahaha
Aint no brandon gonna save you, Hector
Should've stayed in Cuba, you at least get free healthcare
The Cuban Embargo is no joke. Our trade policy has been strangling their economy for decades. The poverty is real and severe, and no other Atlantic nation has the balls to violate our blockade for fear of economic sanction.
One upshot of the Trump/Musk regime tearing out all the copper wires in the various federal agencies may be that our trade sanctions and our role as international banking center deteriorate enough that the Cuban embargo stops functioning.
Hopefully
Maybe he just wanted a free trip home.
I would bet money he still supports Trump, thereâs no limit to the doubling down.
As long as he is supporting him from foreign soil, seems like a win đ
Hungry hungry leopards
Really tickles my schadenfreude bone.
